accident
US /ˈæk.sə.dənt/
UK /ˈæk.sə.dənt/
1.
an unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally, typically resulting in damage or injury
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He was involved in a car accident.
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She broke her arm in a skiing accident.
2.
an event that happens by chance or that is without apparent or deliberate cause
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We met by accident at the airport.
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It was no accident that he succeeded; he worked very hard.